Cockroach Janta Party warns Delhi court against removing Jantar Mantar protest site
Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das told the Delhi High Court that Jantar Mantar must remain a venue for peaceful protests, questioning the removal of India Gate as a demonstration space.
During a hearing at the Delhi High Court, Saurav Das of the Cockroach Janta Party defended Jantar Mantar as an essential location for exercising the right to protest. He challenged the authorities by asking whether India Gate would be designated for demonstrations, noting that it had already been taken away. The party signaled it would not accept any attempt to strip away the historic protest ground.
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It shows the clash between authorities and activists over public spaces for exercising protest rights in India's capital.
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